Colorado Saw Record-High Tourism Spending Last Year, but Challenges Could Curb the Trend in 2026

Panama Tourism Record Hits 1.75M Visitors in H1 2026

Panama drew a record 1.75 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 17.4% jump that underscores a powerful tourism rebound. The surge is channeling millions of dollars into the economy and reshaping the landscape for foreign investors eyeing hospitality, real estate, and aviation. The post Panama Tourism Record Hits 1.75M Visitors in H1 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Colorado saw record-high tourism spending last year, but challenges could curb the trend in 2026

Colorado’s tourism industry set a new record in traveler spending for 2025, thanks in part to increased visitation to Denver and western mountain towns. However, economic and environmental challenges emerging in 2026 could spell challenges for the tourism industry going forward, experts warn. Colorado tourism contributed a record $29.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2025, according to a Tuesday release by Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Tou…